Where does “scolithus” come from?
scolithus (English) comes from Ancient Greek σκώληξ, from Ancient Greek μορφή — shape, form; appearance; outline.
scolithus (English): A tubular structure found in Potsdam sandstone,...
Definitions
- A tubular structure found in Potsdam sandstone,...
Ancestry of “scolithus”, step by step
scolithus traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via Ancient Greek σκώληξ
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ancient Greek | σκώληξ | worm |
| 2 | Ancient Greek | μορφή | shape, form; appearance; outline |
via Ancient Greek λίθος
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ancient Greek | λίθος | a stone; stone as a substance |